Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Kitco News, spot gold fell to a session low of $4,549.15 per ounce on Friday, August 29, following the release of weaker U.S. economic data. The University of Michigan's final Consumer Sentiment index for August came in at 51.7, down from July's 55.2 reading, as consumers remained

According to Jeffrey Roach, chief economist at LPL Financial, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole speech today may contain important policy signals embedded in footnotes and citations rather than explicit statements. Roach said investors should focus on how Warsh connects inflation, productivity, a

According to Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff at the Jackson Hole Global Central Bank Summit on Friday (Aug 28), the Iran conflict is only a "minor shock" compared to larger geopolitical crises that could trigger a severe U.S. debt crisis. Rogoff warned that potential disruptions over the next

According to market analysis outlet Cryptoreviewing, Bitcoin fell to $76,877 on Aug. 28 after peaking at $81,455, following Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole speech in which he rejected forward guidance citing persistent inflation risks. The sharp reversal wiped out $107 million in de

On Friday (Aug. 29), U.S. stock indices declined as Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh reiterated the Fed's 2% inflation target at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, signaling that rate hikes may still be necessary. The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.52% to 26,402.42, while the S&P 500 dropped 0.25% to 7,

Japan's Ministry of Finance deployed approximately $96 billion in foreign exchange interventions through April and July 2026 to support the yen against accelerating depreciation. The April-to-May intervention alone totaled 11.7 trillion yen, roughly $73.5 billion, marking the largest single-month

According to Bitfinex, Bitcoin's correlation with gold has reached peak levels, signaling the start of a bull expansion phase. The exchange's Delta-Thermo Market Multiple reading reached 2.03, at the threshold where the bull phase typically begins, with distribution targets well above. "Both trade a

According to Investopedia, Dell Technologies will report Q2 earnings after market close on Tuesday (September 2), with implied volatility from options pricing signaling traders expect the stock to move ±10% by week end. Based on Friday's (August 28) closing price of $456.24, an upside swing could li

According to their latest earnings reports released on Aug 27, Dollar General and Dollar Tree reported Q3 sales exceeding market expectations, with DG raising its full-year guidance and announcing it will resume share buybacks in the second half of 2026. DG stock gained 2.5% on the day, while DLTR f

According to SoSoValue, Ethereum spot ETFs saw net inflows of $102 million yesterday (Aug 28), extending a 10-day streak of positive flows. BlackRock's ETHA led with $83.79 million in single-day inflows, bringing its total historical net inflows to $12.74 billion. The broader Ethereum spot ETF

According to SoSoValue, Bitcoin spot ETFs saw net outflows of $202 million yesterday (August 28), ending a nine-day consecutive inflow streak. Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin Mini Trust (MSBT) recorded the largest single-day inflow at $9.39 million. Bitcoin spot ETF total net assets reached $97.593

According to MoneyDj, on August 28, China's Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3,952.18 points, down 0.11%, though the weekly chart reversed to positive territory. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.07% to 25,584.79 points. However, broader weakness emerged in growth-oriented sectors: the Shenzhen

According to Kitco News, Copper Giant Resources Corp. reported Thursday that directional hole MD-070 returned 771 meters grading 0.54% copper equivalent at its Mocoa project in southern Colombia. The interval began 211 meters downhole and contained 0.33% copper and 0.039% molybdenum, including 313 m

According to Kitco News, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Friday at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium that inflation is a bigger concern than the labor market, sending spot gold prices down 1% to $4,552 an ounce. Warsh noted the Fed's preferred inflation measure, the 12-month PCE price

According to Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, Japan holds between $1.1 and $1.2 trillion in US Treasuries and owes no debt to the US Treasury. Japan remains the largest foreign holder of American government bonds, making it one of Washington's most important creditors. Around late July-early A

According to Evercore ISI analyst Mark Mahaney on May 1, the firm raised its price target for Amazon (AMZN) to $335, citing strong momentum from Rufus, the company's AI shopping assistant. Mahaney maintained an Outperform rating and projects that Rufus and related AI features could collectively

According to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on August 28, the U.S. and Japan acknowledged that their joint intervention in July-August was intended to prevent extreme yen volatility from driving up U.S. Treasury yields. Bessent stated that as a major holder of U.S. Treasury bonds, Japan's

According to Moneydj, on August 24, USA Rare Earth announced completion of a $1.55 billion capital raise for its Serra Verde Phase 1 special purpose vehicle, with the U.S. government contributing $750 million. The arrangement includes price floor protections for rare earth elements, with terms

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey praised Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's latest speech as carrying "real substance," according to remarks made at the Jackson Hole symposium. Warsh has been signaling a shift in Fed communication strategy, moving away from extensive forward guidance toward a

According to an announcement on Aug. 27, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission declared Evernorth Holdings Inc.'s Form S-4 effective, clearing the way for Armada Acquisition Corp. II (Nasdaq: XRPN) shareholders to vote on the planned merger. The registration statement becoming effective